What do I tell her she wants to know where babys come from is it time for that talk now
I have talked to her over by the years but not in detail but I guess now is the time and thanks for all the advice and yes this is a real question
It's past time for that talk.
My daughter knew how babies were made before she went to kindergarten.
Most definitely! She is now mature enough to actually have a baby. She needs ALL THE FACTS ASAP!!!
Absolutely. Now that she has her period, you could explain to her why women menstrate. Kids her age are very interested in how the human body works.
I had that talk with my daughter at age 7. If they are old enough to ask, they are old enough to know.
I think my daughter was 4 when she first started asking questions about babies. I got her an age appropriate book and answered as much as she wanted to know. She's 6 now and understands pretty much everything except for the actual sex! :) I guess in a couple years I will have to explain about periods too.
I think it's time for a lot of talking.
Resources: The Care and Keeping of You by American Girls - excellent puberty book for girls
Always has a lot of info for you and her: http://www.always.com/index.jsp
And get her the book, "Are You There, God? It's me, Margaret" by Judy Blume. She's the perfect age for it. Google it.
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There is no such thing as A talk.... it is something ongoing from the time they are little and asking questions to understanding that their bodies will change, etc.
If you have not been in communication with her up until now, then get to it.. Believe me, she knows a lot more than you think if you have not talked to her.
Would you rather her know the truth from you vs the hearsay at school?
I see this is your first question and I am always suspect on first questions, especially on Fridays. If this is truly legit, welcome to MP and go talk to your daughter.
Well I don't think I would say "Now that you have her period it's time to know what dad does to mom alone at night" LOL I would say it in more 10 year old language as she asks questions. I would also get her a few books on girls starting puberty. Have you been having age appropriate talks with her up until now?
The library is also your friend on this subject. As the information desk and/or kids section for appropriate books.
Definantly!!!!!
When her body is able to have a baby, she should be well informed!!!!
You don't need her finding out with a boy, because she didn't know what can happen.
Good Luck!!!! There are a lot of good books and websites to help you do "The Talk" if you need them.
